Michael Atkins

Melanoma Research Foundation engages in finding treatments and cure for melanoma through research. It also educates patients, caregivers, and physicians about the prevention and diagnosis of melanoma. The company was founded by Diana Ashby in 1996 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is an organization that advances the science, development, and application of immunotherapy to improve cancer patient outcomes. The non-profit company is based in Milwaukee, WI. SITC conducts policy and advocacy efforts on behalf of its members and the field. The Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer (JITC) is the official open access, peer-reviewed online journal of SITC, featuring original research articles, literature reviews, position papers, and discussions on all aspects of tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy. SITC also created a conceptual framework for potential value in phase III studies evaluating immunotherapy combinations.